Event Description
Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K and 2K
Saturday, April 29, 2023 2K – 8:30 a.m. / 5K - 9 a.m.
Irvine City Hall, 101 Chestnut St., Irvine, Ky. 40336
606-723-2554
Email: mushroomfestival@irvineonline.net Website: www.mountainmushroomfest.org
The Mountain Mushroom Festival is a celebration of the morel mushroom and Kentucky agates presented by the City of Irvine and Festival Committee. It provides a weekend of activities and entertainment for everyone. We would like to invite you to become a part of the fun!
Race Day Activities:
Race Day Registration/Check-In: 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. at corner of 199 Broadway & Estill Ave., Irvine. (GPS
coordinates: 37.69915, -83.97064)
Race starting time: 8:30 a.m. for 2K and 9 a.m. for 5K. Awards will be given following the race at the finish line. Snacks and drinks will be served at the finish line.
Race Staff:
The staff from John’s Run/Walk Shop in Lexington will be supervising the sanctioned race. Good Time Races (www.gtraces.com) are doing online registration.
Assisting Organization:
The Kiwanis Club of Irvine-Ravenna will assist with the race.
Entry Fee:
Make check/money order payable to Mountain Mushroom Festival and return to Irvine City Hall or register online at
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Irvine/Fungus5K2K. 5K: $25
2K: $20
T-Shirt: The fee includes a t-shirt with a running Morel. Shirt size availability depends on the number registered. Those who pre-register will have their t-shirt reserved and bagged at the pre-registration table at check-in if not picked up before the race at city hall. Register early to guarantee getting your t-shirt size. Check your t-shirt size on the registration form.
Medals/Prizes 5K:
Medals (gold - 1st place, silver - 2nd place, bronze - 3rd place) will go to the first three females and male finishers in the different age divisions.
The 1st place female and male runners will receive $50 and an overall winner medal. Irvine Masonic Lodge #37 - Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, juice, milk, and coffee will be served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lodge located next to the starting line on Broadway. The cost will be $10 for adults and $7 for children from 5 to 12 years of age. Children 4 and under eat free.
Age Groups: Male and Female
5K: 13 and under 14-16 17-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75+
